Step into Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and experience a taste of Andalusia, Spain with a touch of Morocco. The 293 room resort is located in Paradise Valley overlooking the Camelback Mountain. The 25 minute drive from Phoenix airport transports you to southern Spain as you enter the courtyard with its fountains, potted plants, olive trees and Spanish music. A "Wall Pit of Fire" and various other fire pits are dotted around the resort for the romantic feel to the desert nights.
The ultra spacious rooms are decorated with richly-hued fabrics, dark woods and light stones with authentic hand-crafted architectural details. All guestrooms offer private patios and indoor sitting areas as well as a dining table for elegant dining in-room. The luxurious and sensual sunken bathtubs and walk-in, sprawling stone showers with dual showerheads are the ultimate.
The dining experiences and décor are inspired by the flavor and soul of Andalusia, while at the same time showcasing fresh, healthful ingredients. The very inviting Prado has an open hearth oven, perfect for the tapas and pizzas. The specialty of traditional Paella is made as a daily special complete with seafood and sausage. Café Crave is open for that quick snack and freshly churned unusual flavored Gelato. The Kasbah in Oasis pool area has the best array of flavorful fries. The MBar is quite the happening place after work and late into the night for locals and guests alike where wine and cocktails are designed to soothe away the stress of the world

Begin your journey at Joya Spa with the ritual hand washing before entering the antique doors of this 32,000 sq ft spa complete with Moorish flavors and Moroccan inspired treatments. The Gemstone theme, with air perfumed by the signature Queen of the Night fragrance, allows the energy to stimulate all your senses. The inviting lounges, opulent balcony suites, and warm walkways filled with intricate light shadows entice you to visit every corner.
The spa offers guests a completely unique Hammam ritualistic experience with seven Jewels of Discovery. These jewels were designed to prepare guests for their spa treatment and include a Moroccan scrub stone, crystal ball pedestal lit by an overhead representation of the starlight in Granada, Spain and a hot steam followed by a balancing cold deluge just to name a few. Submit your body to a Joyambrosia Signature 90 minute massage or a Cherry Harvest Festival body wrap will leave the skin silky smooth.
The Fitness facility has the latest in the Techno-Gym equipment with group glass offered daily Try a serene yoga class facing Camelback Mountain, or move into high gear with a spinning class end your day with a sexy belly dancing class to add some sparkle to your life.
Joya Spa at Intercontinental Montelucia Resort makes you feel like a Joyous Jewel.